threat

US /θret/
UK /θret/
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1.

威胁

a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done

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He received a death threat.
他收到了死亡威胁。
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The company issued a legal threat against its competitor.
该公司对其竞争对手发出了法律威胁。
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2.

威胁, 危险

a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger

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Drunk drivers are a threat to public safety.
酒驾者对公共安全构成威胁。
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Climate change is a major threat to our planet.
气候变化是对我们星球的巨大威胁。
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